an amphibious coach......?

[Firefly625]

Great, wonderful, probably super engineering..... but just one question, why?

amphibious coach!!

 

[Chrusty1]

In case it's brakes are crap at Lands End??

 

[rickp]

Yes, that was the question I was struggling with too. So what about some other boats which raise the question 'why' - I give you the Disco Volante, from the same stable that bought you the Seacamper.

Can't wait for the MBY review....

 

[Richard Shead]

I seem to remember the first version was an RV in the US allowing you to explore the lakes as well as the open road.

 

[Firefly625]

well your question of the Disco Volante is far easier to answer..... just read there own remarks "....With the Disco Volante, you will discover new dimensions of boating in the 46 feet class. She is available in a family version with two double cabins and in an executive version with a large and comfortable owner’s cabin, V.I.P office and the possibility of one-off interior design., ......."

The fact that you can specify different interior layouts is surly a first in the Mobo world... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

The fact that you wouldn't want to be seen dead in the thing is the only downside I can envisage!

...and as for Seacamper... well I know I've seen that concept before, oh yes, that's right it was on Top Gear! Although I have got to say I'm not sure seacamper is any better...!!!

 

[Firefly625]

....I guess I can see this concept in an RV. The lucky blighter's over the pond do have a stunning country with loads of inland water to explore!

 

[paultallett]

I can't imagine just how much that has cost to get the coach up to standard??

You can just imagine the look on Enids face as she sucks on a Wurthers Original and the coach that she's having a nice day out on, launches it's self down the slipway!!! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Firefly625]

yep, they would need to specify seat covers.... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[paultallett]

It's just dawned on me......I know why it's been built......

Next year Bluebird is having another run on Coniston Water. Load the bus up, float out to mid run area, flask of soup and watch as Bluebird passes by!!!

That sounds like a plan!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Firefly625]

You know what, I for one would book a seat on that coach!!! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

...well you have answered my initial question, well done you!! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[paultallett]

Hark........I think I hear a forum charter coming?? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Kilter]

Here you go then...

Oh ...sorry! Coach! I thought you said... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[enterprise]

I bet Wallace Arnald would love one, just imagine the ferry crossings they could save on when going on those continental holidays!

Would make Burgh island for example accesable even if delayed on the motorway for a few hours & missing the tide!

What sort of licence would you need to take 40 odd fare paying passengers to the continent? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Firefly625]

yeah, not really what we were talking about, but interestingly enough the couch still has a reasonable amount of freeboard... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[alant]

Presumably the 'driver', would need a PSV + Boatmaster licence, administered by DVLC + MCA.

What a nightmare that would be!

 

[Lakesailor]

St Michael's Mount do it.

 

[nonitoo]

How about..................

seen in Dubai Creek in February.

Tom

 

[BarryH]

Nothing new, Duck busses have been running uo and down the Thames for years.....